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Up at Pirate Studios, a rehearsal space in Broombridge, The Tolka Hot Club is busy getting ready for their upcoming gig at The Cobblestone with Babylon Radio. A folk band from right in the heart of Dublin city, the groovy…
Aron: As a musician, I’m always interested in hearing how other musicians’ musical journey began. Can you tell me about the moment when you decided to get into songwriting and who gave you the inspiration to start your artistic project?…
Nabil Gonzalez is a half Spanish, half Jordanian Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist. He is one of the artists who are going to perform his original songs on the 21st of April at The Cobblestone, organised by Babylon Radio. Prior to the…
The pandemic has limited the way we work at Babylon. Connecting people from all over the world? Have conversations with strangers, spend funny evenings together and become friends afterwards? None of that has been possible for the last two years.…
Ahead of Babylon Radio’s upcoming event night at The Cobblestone, I was fortunate enough to sit down for an interview with Aron D, a.k.a. Aron Debrecen, one of the gigs headliners. An all too humble musician from Hungary, Aron is…
Ireland has a reputation for being a somewhat conservative country, however, that reputation has been challenged in recent years by a wave of socially progressive policies and cultural changes. One of the largest being the landmark decision to legalise gay…
When you move to a new country, you also have to get used to a different culture. A culture whose lifestyle is probably different from yours. German culture has its differences compared to the Irish one. Like, have you ever…
If you’re new to Ireland, there’s one thing you need to know: There can be all four seasons in one day. When planning trips, you must always be prepared for the rain or wind to throw a spanner in the…
Seeing as March is Women’s Month, there is no better time to highlight seven of the most badass Irish women throughout history. From heroines of centuries ago to contemporary pacemakers, these are individuals who have shaped the cultural landscape in…